The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national wanted for multiple fraud offenses.
Adediran, 56, is accused of attempting to withdraw funds from a deposited fraudulent check at a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001.
He allegedly used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank and credit accounts, defrauding unsuspecting victims. “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the agency stated.
Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to incidents in Illinois dating back to 2001. A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he failed to appear for trial.
The FBI describes Adediran as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is believed to have ties to South Florida and remains on the FBI’s most-wanted list.
Adediran has used several aliases, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson. The FBI urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the nearest FBI office, US embassy, or consulate.
The reward will be issued upon Adediran’s arrest and conviction. The FBI emphasizes the importance of public assistance in bringing fugitives to justice.
If you have any information about Adediran’s location, you can contact the FBI and provide valuable leads to help solve the case.
